Competitive 1

 

Squad Lead Coach: Kathryn MacCallum

Email: coach.kathryn@elmbridgephoenix.com

 

Squad Schedule

MONDAY Swim Xcel 7.30 - 9pm
WEDNESDAY Swim Xcel 6.30-7.30pm
FRIDAY Swim Xcel 7-8.30pm
SUNDAY Swim Xcel 5-6pm

 

Squad Details:

  • Up to 5h swimming per week
  • Up to 4 swim sessions per week
  • Competing at L3/4 meets
  • Very good  level of commitment and attendance recommended
  • Targeting Counties and open meets
  • Minimum target attendance of 75%

Considerations for entry into the squad:

  1. Actively competing and willingness to improve.
  2. Understand the requirements of moving to the next level.
  3. Good ability to do all 4 strokes.
  4. Competent in all 7 turns and all starts.
  5. Be coachable and accept feedback openly.
  6. Be respectful to your coach and peers.
  7. Minimum of 1 Open Meet a term.
  8. Working towards County qualification.
  9. Age (end of year) 12-14

Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- 16x100@1:50
--- 8x75 Kick @1:50
--- 200m IM with required technique
--- 50m all 4 strokes with required technique
--- 3x 100m strokes with required technique

Competition Expectations:

  1. Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League AND Junior League if selected.
  2. Counties if qualified.
  3. Target meets L1-4, at least one Open Meet a term.
  4. Attendance at Club Champs.

Attributes and values to consider entry:

  1. Positive attitude.
  2. Show up early and enter water on time.
  3. Excellent work ethic.
  4. Inspires others around them.
  5. Accountability for one’s own training outcome.
  6. Good lane etiquette.
  7. Understanding of process and outcome goals.

Kit:

--- 2x Training Suit
--- Racing Suit
--- 2x Bottle
--- 2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy
--- Fins
--- Snorkel
--- Hand Paddles

The movement criteria should be seen as a guide, where meeting certain criteria points is positively acknowledged by coaches and for swimmers to work towards. Movements may happen with the majority of criteria points being achieved but will always fall under the discretion of the coaching team, in the best interest of the swimmer's development. Assesment for movement generally falls under the following: Technique, Attitude, Attendance, Age, Effort, Training & Competitive Ability.